Pima County Department of Environmental Quality (PDEQ) has received an air quality permit application from Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) for a new ethylene oxide sterilization facility in Tucson.
The proposed facility will be constructed on a 32.7-acre parcel (Block 1 - labeled in map) in the Century Park Marketplace located at at 7345 E. Valencia Road. Its purpose will be to sterilize various medical products such as surgical kits, intravenous (IV) catheters and sets, surgical and vascular prep devices and various types of syringes.
The air quality permit application is being reviewed under the Clean Air Act, Federal and State requirements. The BD facility will also be subject to local Environmental, Health and Safety Requirements. PDEQ has delegated authority from EPA for this type of facility; however, PDEQ intends to consult with and involve EPA in the whole process including review of any public comments.
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The information below provides a chronological list of the documentation related to the air quality permit process from the projects inception to its conclusion. PDEQ is utilizing this repository webpage to provide easy access to the documents for the public comment period and to facilitate an open dialogue and the sharing of information with all interested parties.
All data submitted by the applicant is available as part of the administrative record. The administrative record, including copies of the proposed permit, original and supplemental applications, fact sheet, and other supporting documents may be viewed between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, at PDEQ, 33 N Stone Ave., Tucson.; Most documents in the administrative record are listed below.
Permit TerminationCompliance & Testing Documentation
Permit Application Documentation
Permit Documentation
Permit Compliance & Testing Documentation
Air Quality Hearing Board